RAS — Mauryan Empire MCQs
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RAS — Ancient Period — Mauryan Empire
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Question 1 of 20
Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan Dynasty?
Question 2 of 20
What does the term 'Setubandh' refer to in the Mauryan administration?
Question 3 of 20
Dhamek Stupa, constructed during the Gupta period, is located at:
Question 4 of 20
What is 'Vapika' in the context of Mauryan history?
Question 5 of 20
The 'Lomash Rishi' cave in Barabar Hills was constructed by whom?
Question 6 of 20
What is the specific subject matter of the 12th Rock Edict?
Question 7 of 20
Match the following historical books with their authors: List-I (Book) A. Natural History B. Geography C. Indica List-II (Author) i. Megasthenes ii. Pliny iii. Ptolemy
Question 8 of 20
Which term described women who chose not to remarry after widowhood and lived an independent, isolated life?
Question 9 of 20
Ashoka's daughter Charumati is credited with founding which city?
Question 10 of 20
The 'Nigali Sagar' pillar inscription records which activity of Ashoka?
Question 11 of 20
Where was the Delhi-Meerut Pillar originally located before being moved by Firoz Shah Tughlaq?
Question 12 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Mantrin' and 'Parishah' in Mauryan central administration: 1. 'Mantrin' referred to a small group of 3-4 key ministers. 2. 'Parishah' referred to the larger Council of Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 13 of 20
Where was the 'Manibhadra Yaksha' statue found?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following statements about Kautilya's 'Arthashastra' is NOT correct?
Question 15 of 20
Identify the incorrect pair regarding Mauryan Adhyakshas and their departments:
Question 16 of 20
Where are the 'Dharmarajika Stupas' located according to the provided text?
Question 17 of 20
Consider the following statements about Mauryan origins: 1. Brahminical texts consider them to be of Shudra origin. 2. Jain and Buddhist texts consider them to be of Kshatriya origin. Which of the above is/are correct?
Question 18 of 20
Consider the following differences between Ashokan Pillars and the pillars of Darius (Achaemenid): 1. Ashokan pillars are monolithic, whereas pillars of Darius are made by joining multiple stones. 2. Ashokan pillars have an inverted lotus, whereas Darius's pillars have an upright bell/lotus. 3. Ashokan pillars are plain/smooth, whereas Darius's pillars are fluted (zig-zag). Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 19 of 20
What was the term used for 'Divorce' in the Mauryan period, indicating the possibility of dissolving a marriage?
Question 20 of 20
Who was the 'Antarvashik' in the list of 18 Tirthas of the Mauryan Empire?
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